Composer

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Jean-Paul-Gilles Martini (aka J.P. Schwarzendorf)

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1775

Average_duration

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3:53

"Plaisir d'amour" is a French love song composed by Jean-Paul-Gilles Martini, also known as J.P. Schwarzendorf, in 1784. The song was originally titled "La Romance du Chevrier" (The Shepherd's Romance) and was written for a one-act opera called "Le Trompeur Trompé" (The Deceiver Deceived). The song quickly became popular and was later adapted into various languages, including English, German, and Italian. The song is written in a simple and elegant style, with a melody that is both memorable and expressive. It is composed in the key of G major and consists of two verses and a chorus. The first verse tells the story of a shepherd who falls in love with a woman who does not return his affections. The second verse describes the shepherd's despair and his longing for the woman. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Plaisir d'amour ne dure qu'un moment" (The pleasure of love lasts only a moment), emphasizing the fleeting nature of love. "Plaisir d'amour" is typically performed as a solo vocal piece accompanied by piano or guitar. The song has been arranged for various instruments, including violin, cello, and flute. The melody has also been used in several classical compositions, including Franz Liszt's "Liebestraum No. 3" and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "None but the Lonely Heart." The song's popularity has endured for over two centuries, and it has been recorded by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley, Andrea Bocelli, and Nana Mouskouri. The song's enduring appeal lies in its simple yet powerful melody and its timeless message about the transience of love.

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